Key Takeaways
- Join the Electrical Engineering Graduate Programme at Babcock, rotating through placements for two years.
- Earn a minimum starting salary of £35,000 per year.
- Gain experience in designing submarines, refurbishing ships, and advancing nuclear power plants.
- Support towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
- Applications close on 20 October 2026.
About the Role
Join our Electrical Engineering Graduate Programme and play your part in delivering some of the UK’s most impactful engineering projects.
At Babcock, you’ll support work across various stages of the engineering lifecycle – from technology innovation and concept design to production, commissioning, in-service support, and decommissioning. You could be designing cutting-edge submarines, converting military vehicles, refurbishing ships, or advancing next-generation nuclear power plants that support the UK’s net-zero goals. You might also help build safer, more efficient rail networks.
Programme Structure
Over two years, you’ll rotate through placements every three to six months, giving you the chance to explore a variety of projects and teams. These rotations offer opportunities to broaden your experience – and some may even take you to different locations – helping you build your professional network and deepen your understanding of how the business operates.
As you progress, you'll have the chance to align your placements with your interests and career goals, helping you build relevant experience in areas that matter most to you.
Development and Support
From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship. You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.
To support your journey toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, we offer full guidance and cover all associated fees.
Career Progression
Once you complete the programme, you’ll move into a permanent role within our Engineering Function. You’ll also have the opportunity to build on your progress toward professional registration, a recognised benchmark of engineering competence, which can support your journey into more advanced roles, such as Senior Engineer.
Rewards and Benefits
- Minimum starting salary of £35,000
- A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
- Generous pension and employee share schemes
- Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
- Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.
Application Process
Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and if there’s a high level of interest in this programme, we may close applications earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.
Please apply to one programme only. If we receive more than one application from you, we’ll assess the first one submitted.
We're a Disability Confident Employer. If you require additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply.
Location
Places on our Electrical Engineering programme for September 2027 are available in our Marine sector in Bristol. You’ll work on the design, development and integration of communications systems, electronic warfare capabilities and other technologies used across naval and maritime platforms.
Agile working is supported, but you’ll be expected to work on-site multiple times a week. While you’ll join a specific business area and location, placements at different sites across the UK are possible. We encourage flexibility and openness to relocation throughout the programme.